GEG estimates the project will create hundreds of construction jobs, award over $700 million in local contracts and provide fulltime employment for local residents. The increased tax assessment and other benefits are expected to generate millions in revenue and tax off-sets for the counties.

“It’s going to be an economic uplift for the region that will reestablish it as a prosperous place to live and work,” said Nick Cohen, president and CEO of Mammoth Solar. “The ecology is a big winner too, as the reduction in fertilizers, chemicals and herbicides enable the ground to go fallow, creating the best possible habitat for pollinators and wildlife. We are glad to see the governor supporting the local farmers and doing what he can to attract investment. I think Indiana is on its way to being more competitive in the power market than its neighboring states.”

Holcomb traveled to Israel late in May at the invitation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

“I stand in support of Israel and look forward to meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu to continue forging an even stronger Israel-Indiana bond,” Gov. Holcomb said. “We have a growing number of Hoosiers and Hoosier businesses that share strong cultural and economic ties with this country.”

In addition to the prime minister, Holcomb also met with Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi and other leaders.

In 2018, Holcomb led a delegation of Hoosier public officials and business executives to Israel for an economic development trip that has resulted in further economic ties between Indiana and the country. The governor met with Prime Minister Netanyahu on that trip.

Article compiled from reports from GEG and the governor’s office